Staff Specialist - Literacy Specialist

General Statement of Job

The Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC) at Dutchess BOCES is seeking a Staff Specialist to support school districts in improving outcomes for students with disabilities across a four-county region. This position is funded through a five-year NYSED/OSE approved grant serving Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time, 12-month, tenure track assignment
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience
• Full complement of health benefits

Reports to: Director of Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC)

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Current New York State Teaching Certification in Special Education required
• Literacy certification and SAS, SDA, SBL, or SDL certification preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in K–12 as a special education teacher
• Demonstrated experience providing professional development and collaborating with educators is preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate regional and in-district professional development on Literacy skills and other related topics as needed.
• Support training initiatives connected to special education, including the Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities.
• Provide modeling and coaching for teachers on instructional strategies, data collection, and teaching/reteaching practices to support student learning and skill development.
• Provide in-district support to educators across the 4 county region, including teachers and administrators, as needed.
• Attend NYSED-sponsored trainings and other professional development opportunities across New York State.

Evaluation

Director of Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC)

Pay

$95,000–$105,000